24% rainfall deficit hits AP, 14 districts still await relief
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Visakhapatnam: With half of this year's southwest monsoon season (June–Sept) over, only eight to ten districts in Andhra Pradesh have received normal rainfall. However, the wait for normal rainfall continues for more than 14 districts in the state.
The rainfall deficit of 31 per cent witnessed in the first month (June) of the ongoing monsoon has slightly decreased in July as parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) and Rayalaseema regions experienced moderate to heavy rainfall in the third week of July.
According to the
India Meteorological Department
(IMD), Andhra Pradesh recorded an average of 170.9 mm actual rainfall from June 1 to July 31, 2025, while the normal rainfall for this period is 225.2 mm, indicating a 24 per cent deficit across the state.
The CAP region (18 districts and Yanam of Puducherry) received 217 mm against the normal 268.1 mm rainfall, reflecting a 19 per cent deficit. The Rayalaseema region (eight districts) recorded 117.6 mm compared to the normal 164.4 mm rainfall, translating to a 28 per cent deficit.
A total of 14 districts (seven districts each in CAP and Rayalaseema) recorded a rainfall deficit between 20 per cent and 40 per cent from June 1 to July 31.
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Of the total 26 districts and Yanam in the state, all districts recorded deficit rainfall during the first half of the monsoon.
Due to erratic rainfall in most parts of the state, kharif sowing (over 20 crops) has commenced slowly. As of July 30, the total area sown in the state is 13.48 lakh hectares, compared to the normal area of 31.16 lakh hectares, meaning only around 42 per cent of sowing has been completed.
The early onset of the southwest monsoon on May 26, 2025, initially brought promising conditions, prompting farmers to prepare paddy nurseries and begin seeding.
However, erratic rainfall has stalled kharif crop operations. Recent rains have somewhat pushed kharif activities forward.
The weathermen said conditions are not favorable for rainfall in the next few days. Parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema may experience strong winds at speeds of 40–50 kmph over the next two days, with thunderstorms and lightning likely over coastal and Rayalaseema districts from July 3. If erratic rainfall continues for another month, standing crops may dry up, causing worry among farmers. "We are expecting good rainfall activity in August and September (the second half of the monsoon) and a good yield," said B Govind, a farmer from Anakapalle district.
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